How Much Energy Is Released in a Nuclear Fission Explosion of 5kg of Uranium?

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The discussion centers on calculating the energy released during a nuclear fission explosion involving 5 kg of Uranium. It is established that 0.1% of the total mass is converted into energy, leading to the application of Einstein's equation E=mc² for the calculation. The conversion of mass to energy results in a significant release of energy, specifically in Joules, which can be derived from the mass-energy equivalence principle.

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Hi, I am studying in 10th Standard and preparing for final exams,
anyone please help for this following question.

When Uranium undergoes Nuclear Fission, 0.1 %(percentage) of total mass is converted into energy. Calculate tota amount of energy in Joules during an explosion of atom bomb which contains 5kg of Uranium.

Please help me with the above question with steps, I will be very thankful to you all.

Thanks,
Rahhavender.
 
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It looks like you need to convert 5 grams of matter to energy, using E=mc2. You need a conversion table, which might give you grams to joules conversion directly.
 

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